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Overview |
Elms College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Elms College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 980/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Elms College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Elms College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Southern Adventist University?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 68.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Elms College than Southern Adventist University ($38,735.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Southern Adventist University ($23,498 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 78% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($8,330 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 93.6% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($27,109 vs. $14,000)
Elms College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Elms College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Southern Adventist University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southern Adventist University and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Southern Adventist University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $1,700 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,600)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Elms College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/